Obituaries

Apr 14, 2018

Joseph Devail Butcher, affectionately known as “Joe D” graciously departed this earth on Saturday, April 14, 2018. He was born on October 22, 1952 in Monroe, LA. He is proceeded in death by his Grandmother Sarah Thompson “mama”, parents Roy Butcher, Sr. and Penny Mae Butcher, Sister Benny Golden, and Brother Roy Butcher. Joe is survived by his loving...

Apr 13, 2018

Dessie D. Page, Jr. was born October 5, 1934 to Dessie and Della Page in Nashville, Tennessee. He accepted Christ into his life at an early age.  Over the years, Dessie came to be known more affectionately as “Junior,” “Buddy” and eventually “Doctor” among his loved ones and close friends. Dessie obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree from...

Apr 13, 2018

Walter Henry Price was born March 3, 1943 to Walter Lee Price and Yvonne H. (Mason) Price in Dayton, Ohio. His father died while Walter was still very young and his family later moved to Charlestown, Indiana. There, his mother met and married Charles R. Lusco who raised Walter as his own. In 1952, the family moved to Columbus,...

Apr 13, 2018

Vanessa Harris "Nessa" Nanna", was born October 7, 1954 in Dayton, Ohio. She graduated from Linden McKinley High School, Nationwide Beauty Academy and Certified Home Child Care Provider. She attended Central State University. Vanessa worked for fifteen years for Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. She was active as a children’s ministry teacher at Kingdom Faith International Christian...

Apr 10, 2018

Raleigh Lee Seward was born on April 19, 1941 in Columbus, Ohio to Lloyd and Lucille Seward. He was a loving and self made man, who was never afraid to speak his mind. At the age of 18, Raleigh Seward started his career at Riverside Methodist Hospital as a chef in the dietary department. He retired from Riverside Methodist...

Apr 7, 2018

A Giving Heart On Saturday, April 7, 2018 at the age of 69, Wortise Lee Slappy Corroll, went home to be with the Lord. Predeceased by her parents The late Rev. Joseph and Ida Slappy, brother John Slappy and Sisters Margret Fisher and Loretta Slappy. Ms. Wortise was born Jan 9th, 1949 in Cincinnati, Ohio, she was the 6th...

Apr 6, 2018

Thank you for visiting Maurice Bell's online memorial wall. Your kind sentiments and thoughtful expressions of love and concern for Maurice and his family are greatly appreciated at this time. Additional obituary information may be forthcoming; please check back soon for any updates that are made in the coming days.

Apr 6, 2018

FREDDY E. MIDDLEBROOKS, was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio, September 2, 1951 to Katherine Jones and Isaiah Middlebrooks. He attended Columbus Public Schools, after graduation was employed by The Ohio State University. Freddy enjoyed the outdoor lifestyle that Pataskala Ohio offered. He departed this life April 6, 2018.

Freddy loved working in his yard, camping, caring...

Apr 5, 2018

John Henry Holland, Jr. was born August 7, 1951 to Dorothy White Holland and John Henry Holland, Sr., in Griffin, Georgia. As a child, John moved with his family to Columbus, Ohio where he attended Mohawk Junior-Senior High School. John came to be known as "Bug" by many of his loved ones and close friends and he was a...

Apr 5, 2018

John Avery Caldwell was the first born to John and Ruby Massey Caldwell. He was born in Waxhaw (NC) and moved to Columbus (OH) as a child. He attended Monroe Jr. High and East High school. He loved boxing, travelling, and people. Married he fathered (3)children and (1)grandchildren. He enjoyed work and labor ranging from; sales, auto repair, commercial...

Apr 4, 2018

Regina (Headin) Whittaker was born August 14, 1963 in Columbus, Ohio. While growing up in Columbus, she attended Felton Elementary School, Monroe Middle School, and Rosemont High School. She was a member of Saint Dominic Church for many years. Always considered to be "the backbone" of her family, Regina was the best cook and she enjoyed relaxing with her...

Apr 4, 2018

Grace R. Kinney was born November 27, 1923 in Pomaria, South Carolina. In her early adulthood, Grace participated with the Nellie Regan Bowling League. She retired from Western Electric and Schottenstein Department Stores. Grace was a longtime member of Mt. Vernon Avenue African Methodist Episcopal Church where she was actively involved in various ministries. She was also an avid...

Apr 4, 2018

Francine Stafford Kelley, passed away at  Grant Hospital. Born in Beckley West Virginia. She moved to Ohio at an early age and has been a lifelong Southside resident in Columbus Oh. Preceded in death by her Father William Perry, and husband Rickey Kelley, Son Samuel Stafford and Sister Linda McDowell. Survived by Mother Marguerite McDowell, Siblings Bernette Yuil, Leaundra...

Apr 3, 2018

Evangelist Betty L. Trent, age 76, born April 3, 1942, went to be with the Lord April 3, 2018. She is preceded in death by her husbands, Marvin Davis, Sr. and Arnold Trent, Sr., sons Deacon Marvin L. Davis, Jr. and Brian L. Davis. She is survived by her daughter, Kathy Davis; her son, Dwayne Davis; her sister, Shirley...

Apr 3, 2018

Naomi Williams was born on July 30, 1926 in Maysville, Kentucky to the union of the late Edward and Mary Porter.   On April 3, 2018 she departed this life.

Naomi was a graduate of Maysville John G. Fee High School, in Maysville, Kentucky.

She was preceded in death by her parents Edward and Mary Porter,...

Apr 2, 2018

Bennie Green, was born May 11, 1928 in Columbus, Ohio. He was a member of Union Grove Baptist Church. In his younger years, Bennie was a Light Heavyweight Boxer. He befriended everyone, he met no strangers. He was a very giving and caring man. On Monday, April 2, 2018, Bennie transitioned to Heaven. He is predeceased by his mother...

Mar 30, 2018

Lucille Rogers was born in Buffalo, New York on August 7, 1919. She passed away on Good Friday, March 30, 2018 at her home in Columbus, OH, surrounded by her family. She was 98 years old. At two months old, her loving parents, the late Christopher and Mamie Waller, adopted Lucille. She spent her childhood in Gretna, Virginia and...

Mar 29, 2018

Mildred O. Stigger, age 71, was born in Hampton, Virgina on December 14, 1946. She moved to Japan for 3 years in 1971 during her husband’s military service. There she taught children of American soldiers at Yakota Airbase. In 1974 they relocated to Columbus, Ohio where she remained. Mildred was an educator. Both in and out of her home....

Mar 29, 2018

Julia Dee Taylor was born March 26, 1951 in Columbus, Ohio. She was a graduate of Linden McKinley. Julia cared for all the people she came into contact with. She was the “Boss Lady” who loved everyone and whom everyone loved. Throughout her life, she was a supervisor at several night clubs including the C & S Lounge. She...

Mar 29, 2018

Wanda .L. Barksdale age 58 of Columbus Ohio.  She died at 12:30 pm, Thursday March 29th, 2018 at the Ohio Health Kobacker House Hospice Facility in Columbus Ohio.

Wanda Barksdale was born in Chattanooga Tennessee to Harold Thrweatt & Reba M Thrweatt. She married Micheal .L. Barksdale  on March 22, 1983 in Stockton California  he precedes her...